Thursday, December 10, 2015

5 Tips for a Peaceful Family Christmas








Like everyone, I'm getting really excited about Christmas.  Usually we visit my parents and brother in Warsaw, Poland so that I can stop being so homesick, but due to many reasons, we decided to stay in the Netherlands this year. When my husband and I were still dating, I would fly to Germany for Christmas, but Christmas Eve is so important and special in Poland and I didn't want to miss all the wonderful meals that go with it. We soon decided that we would spend Christmas Eve and Christmas in Poland and go to Germany for New Year's.



We kept doing this even after we moved to the Netherlands, taking first one child, then two, then three to Poland. But last year, my son became really sick and had to go the hospital for a few days. It was so stressful that we decided to put our traveling plans on hold for a while and this year will be the first year my parents and brother will spend Christmas at our place in the Netherlands. While I am sad I cannot go to Poland this year, I can't wait to see my extended family.

I know that for many people, Christmas can be a stressful time, full of planning, preparations and trying to make everyone happy. My family figured out a great way to have a simpler, but no less joyful Christmas- and here's how we do it.


1. Simplify and adapt

It it always a good idea to think which traditions to keep and which to get rid of. If you don't like cooking 2546 dishes or feel it's too much work, consider letting go of it. The Polish Christmas dinner is an elaborate affair, and for a while we even tried to make at least some of the dishes, but the truth is that noon ate that. We decided to make less food and focus on the meals everyone likes eating and so far, everyone is happy as long as we have borscht and uszka (mushroom dumplings). So, focus on the traditions you really like, but don't do them because it's a tradition. When asked for presents, we usually say we want books, clothes or something useful, like car seats. Sometimes, quality and practicality goes over quantity!




Read the full article here:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/olga-mecking/5-tips-for-a-peaceful-family-christmas_b_6355078.html


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Monday, December 7, 2015

3 Practices That Will Help You Make This the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Crowded malls, screaming kids and frustrated shoppers are enough to make you want to lock yourself inside this month so you don't go insane. Then add in the pressures on finances and trying to give your family the best celebration ever.

It's important to take a moment, inhale and remember what the spirit of the season is truly about.


1. Simplicity

 One of the major causes of stress, anxiety and exhaustion during this time of the ear for most business owners and entrepreneurs is a lack of focus on simplicity. We think that if we simplify things that we are not working hard or doing everything that we need to do to advance our career. Trust me, I know that feeling all too well and still battle with it almost everyday. We all have hectic schedules, some more that others, but the fact is that letting your work get the best of you during this time of the year is a potential disaster.



Read the full article here: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/253311

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Be a Positive Thinker! 7 Proactive Tips For Nurses to Create a Good Life

Why Positive Good Thinkers Create the Good Life

You have a thousand of thoughts throughout the course of a typical day. Can you see the potential power of the positive thinker to change, not only their life, but also the lives of others?
The Good Life doesn’t have to be an elusive dream experience by only a few “lucky ones”. The good life is within the reach of anyone who wants it and here are 7 Proactive Tips for creating yours:

1.  Retrain Negative Thinking: Counter every negative thought with something more positive. For example, “I’m so fat” is countered with “I’m making healthy choices every day.”
    
 2.  Show More Gratitude: Acknowledge, validate and appreciate all that you have. Recognize how blessed you are and show appreciation for all that is yours – all that you have, as well as all that is to come!
    
 3.  Read and View Positive Sources: Seek ideas and inspiration from inspirational gurus, teachers, thought leaders and mentors. Study how others create a positive outlook and learn from their examples for managing your own difficult situations, turning obstacles into opportunities and using adversity as a stepping-stone to achieve what you want most.




     
4.  Pursue the Company of Positive People: Just as another’s laughter can be infectious, the positive thoughts, emotions and feelings from positive thinkers and doers are equally infectious. Time spent with positive people is not just more fun, it’s powerful!
    
 5.  Believe in More. Believe that a good life is yours! Believe that you can be a more positive thinker. Becoming a positive thinker is determined by what YOU believe YOU can or can’t do. Creating your own positive life begins with your personal, positive thoughts and actions.
     

6.  Laugh as Often as Possible. Laughter not only feels good, it’s good for your health! Studies show that laughter promotes the release of “feel good” chemicals within your body, which helps to strengthen the immune system. Just one more positive reason to lighten up and have more fun!
    
7.  Positively Control Your Thinking. While there are many things you can’t control in life, the reality is you can always control your reactions to them. An unfortunate situation can be a minor bump in the road – or complete devastation – depending on your perspective and ability to think positively. There is no such thing as perfect – no person, place or thing – but you can perfect the way you think about everything. Control your thinking and you’ll be on your way to positively changing your life, for good!



Read More  http://www.nursetogether.com/proactive-tips-to-create-the-good-life




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Why Positive Thinkers Create the Good Life
You have thousands of thoughts throughout the course of a typical day. Can you see the potential power of the positive thinker to change, not only their life, but also the lives of others?
The Good Life doesn’t have to be an elusive dream experience by only a few “lucky ones”. The good life is within the reach of anyone who wants it and here are 7 Proactive Tips for creating yours:
  1. Retrain Negative Thinking: Counter every negative thought with something more positive. For example, “I’m so fat” is countered with “I’m making healthy choices every day.”
     
  2. Show More Gratitude: Acknowledge, validate and appreciate all that you have. Recognize how blessed you are and show appreciation for all that is yours – all that you have, as well as all that is to come!
     
  3. Read and View Positive Sources: Seek ideas and inspiration from inspirational gurus, teachers, thought leaders and mentors. Study how others create a positive outlook and learn from their examples for managing your own difficult situations, turning obstacles into opportunities and using adversity as a stepping-stone to achieve what you want most.
     
  4. Pursue the Company of Positive People: Just as another’s laughter can be infectious, the positive thoughts, emotions and feelings from positive thinkers and doers are equally infectious. Time spent with positive people is not just more fun, it’s powerful!
     
  5. Believe in More. Believe that a good life is yours! Believe that you can be a more positive thinker. Becoming a positive thinker is determined by what YOU believe YOU can or can’t do. Creating your own positive life begins with your personal, positive thoughts and actions.
     
  6. Laugh as Often as PossibleLaughter not only feels good, it’s good for your health! Studies show that laughter promotes the release of “feel good” chemicals within your body, which helps to strengthen the immune system. Just one more positive reason to lighten up and have more fun!
     
  7. Positively Control Your Thinking. While there are many things you can’t control in life, the reality is you can always control your reactions to them. An unfortunate situation can be a minor bump in the road – or complete devastation – depending on your perspective and ability to think positively. There is no such thing as perfect – no person, place or thing – but you can perfect the way you think about everything. Control your thinking and you’ll be on your way to positively changing your life, for good!
- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/proactive-tips-to-create-the-good-life#sthash.I7wcWC1o.dpufsddddss
Why Positive Thinkers Create the Good Life
You have thousands of thoughts throughout the course of a typical day. Can you see the potential power of the positive thinker to change, not only their life, but also the lives of others?
The Good Life doesn’t have to be an elusive dream experience by only a few “lucky ones”. The good life is within the reach of anyone who wants it and here are 7 Proactive Tips for creating yours:
  1. Retrain Negative Thinking: Counter every negative thought with something more positive. For example, “I’m so fat” is countered with “I’m making healthy choices every day.”
     
  2. Show More Gratitude: Acknowledge, validate and appreciate all that you have. Recognize how blessed you are and show appreciation for all that is yours – all that you have, as well as all that is to come!
     
  3. Read and View Positive Sources: Seek ideas and inspiration from inspirational gurus, teachers, thought leaders and mentors. Study how others create a positive outlook and learn from their examples for managing your own difficult situations, turning obstacles into opportunities and using adversity as a stepping-stone to achieve what you want most.
     
  4. Pursue the Company of Positive People: Just as another’s laughter can be infectious, the positive thoughts, emotions and feelings from positive thinkers and doers are equally infectious. Time spent with positive people is not just more fun, it’s powerful!
     
  5. Believe in More. Believe that a good life is yours! Believe that you can be a more positive thinker. Becoming a positive thinker is determined by what YOU believe YOU can or can’t do. Creating your own positive life begins with your personal, positive thoughts and actions.
     
  6. Laugh as Often as PossibleLaughter not only feels good, it’s good for your health! Studies show that laughter promotes the release of “feel good” chemicals within your body, which helps to strengthen the immune system. Just one more positive reason to lighten up and have more fun!
     
  7. Positively Control Your Thinking. While there are many things you can’t control in life, the reality is you can always control your reactions to them. An unfortunate situation can be a minor bump in the road – or complete devastation – depending on your perspective and ability to think positively. There is no such thing as perfect – no person, place or thing – but you can perfect the way you think about everything. Control your thinking and you’ll be on your way to positively changing your life, for good!
- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/proactive-tips-to-create-the-good-life#sthash.I7wcWC1o.dpuf
Why Positive Thinkers Create the Good Life
You have thousands of thoughts throughout the course of a typical day. Can you see the potential power of the positive thinker to change, not only their life, but also the lives of others?
The Good Life doesn’t have to be an elusive dream experience by only a few “lucky ones”. The good life is within the reach of anyone who wants it and here are 7 Proactive Tips for creating yours:
  1. Retrain Negative Thinking: Counter every negative thought with something more positive. For example, “I’m so fat” is countered with “I’m making healthy choices every day.”
     
  2. Show More Gratitude: Acknowledge, validate and appreciate all that you have. Recognize how blessed you are and show appreciation for all that is yours – all that you have, as well as all that is to come!
     
  3. Read and View Positive Sources: Seek ideas and inspiration from inspirational gurus, teachers, thought leaders and mentors. Study how others create a positive outlook and learn from their examples for managing your own difficult situations, turning obstacles into opportunities and using adversity as a stepping-stone to achieve what you want most.
     
  4. Pursue the Company of Positive People: Just as another’s laughter can be infectious, the positive thoughts, emotions and feelings from positive thinkers and doers are equally infectious. Time spent with positive people is not just more fun, it’s powerful!
     
  5. Believe in More. Believe that a good life is yours! Believe that you can be a more positive thinker. Becoming a positive thinker is determined by what YOU believe YOU can or can’t do. Creating your own positive life begins with your personal, positive thoughts and actions.
     
  6. Laugh as Often as PossibleLaughter not only feels good, it’s good for your health! Studies show that laughter promotes the release of “feel good” chemicals within your body, which helps to strengthen the immune system. Just one more positive reason to lighten up and have more fun!
     
  7. Positively Control Your Thinking. While there are many things you can’t control in life, the reality is you can always control your reactions to them. An unfortunate situation can be a minor bump in the road – or complete devastation – depending on your perspective and ability to think positively. There is no such thing as perfect – no person, place or thing – but you can perfect the way you think about everything. Control your thinking and you’ll be on your way to positively changing your life, for good!
- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/proactive-tips-to-create-the-good-life#sthash.I7wcWC1o.dpuf